How to Dispose of Energizer Batteries

Every year, millions of batteries are used by millions of people. When batteries lose their power and stop working, they are often disposed of in the trash. However, depending on the chemicals used in creation of the battery, this is not always the proper method of disposal. The batteries end up in landfills and adversely affect the environment causing harm to humans and animals because of the chemicals with which they are made. Energizer batteries are no exception and must be recycled. You can protect the environment by properly disposing of your batteries.

Instructions

• 1

  Determine what type of Energizer batteries you have. Ensure whether they are primary, which cannot be reused, or secondary, which are rechargeable and can be reused. Primary batteries contain chemicals such as alkaline, carbon-zinc and mercury oxide that must be recycled.

• 2

  Read the ingredients on the battery. Types of batteries that can be disposed of in the trash and will not harm the environment include alkaline-manganese, both the reusable kind and carbon-zinc.

• 3

  Locate a recycling center in your area. They will accept both primary and secondary batteries. Make a trip to the center with all old batteries you want to recycle. Bring your batteries to the center wrapped tightly in a plastic bag.